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Tuesday, 20 May 2014

How Can You Prevent Car Break-Ins?

Owning a car comes with a degree of risk. Between getting your car stolen and getting into an accident, the very real possibility of experiencing a car break-in always looms over the horizon. Fortunately for you, there are a few things that you can do to prevent break-ins, or at least alleviate the risk of break-ins. Here are 4 of them:1. Be insured. While an insurance policy can’t be used to prevent break-ins, it can be used to give you a certain peace of mind. If you are currently looking for affordable car insurance in the Edmonton area, we encourage you to visit SHARP Insurance and request your free quote today.

2. Out of sight, out of mind. That’s right: Ensure to not leave any valuable in sight before going shopping. (You might want to refer to this guide right here if you need ideas.) While this might sound obvious to some, it should never be overlooked. Don’t tempt thieves!

3. Choose your parking spot carefully. Parking your car in a high-traffic area where it can be seen by many people is always a wise idea. When going out at night, try to find a parking spot that is well-lit. Also try to find a spot in view of a security camera.

4. Invest in a good alarm system. Never underestimate the importance of a good alarm system. Yes, they can be annoying when they go off randomly in the middle of a parking lot, but at the end of the day, the noisier the car is, the less likely to be the target of a break-in it will be.